Annie Atkins says that a tipple of gin a day is what keeps the doctor away - and she should know at the grand old age of 101.
Staff and friends at the King's Lodge residential home in Westcliff celebrated with a cake adorned with roses and a small party for Annie.
She is not only the oldest resident in the home but has also been living there the longest, having moved in 18 years ago after running a guest house in Bournemouth Park Road, Southend, for many years.
Manager Elaine Rule said: "Annie has always said that a tipple of gin is what you need for a long life and she has proved it."
Top tipple - 101-year-old Annie says a tipple of gin a day has kept her healthy
Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL
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